Trump's State Visit to China Closely Watched by American Farmers

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President Trump's state visit to China is being closely watched by American farmers affected by his trade war.

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The US-China trade war has been ongoing, affecting various industries.

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Audio will be available later today. President Trump's state visit to China will be closely watched in the American heartland, where his trade war has resulted in grain farmers losing considerable business from international buyers.

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Trump's State Visit to China Closely Watched by American Farmers

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